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Mar 31, 2010
In previous posts I have carefully refrained from commenting on Romans 2:13 and its statement that the doers of the law will be justified. It will come as no surprise to readers of my previous blogs that I regard Paul as making an assertion parallel to those of Matthew 12:37, James 2 and the ... Read more
Mar 29, 2010
John Piper will be taking an extended leave of absence from May 1 to December 31, 2010. Piper says, "I asked the elders to consider this leave because of a growing sense that my soul, my marriage, my family, and my ministry-pattern need a reality check from the Holy Spirit." My first ... Read more
Mar 29, 2010
The New Covenant is crucial for a biblical theology of the covenants. How does Dispensationalism differ from a Reformed Baptist understanding? Read more
Mar 25, 2010
In 2004, RBAP published its first book - A Reformed Baptist Manifesto, by Sam Waldron with Richard Barcellos. This series of posts will cover some of the main sections of that book. Read more
Mar 24, 2010
The concept of the abrogation of the Old Covenant law is a very nuanced issue in Owen and other Reformed theologians. This is crucial in order to properly understand Owen and others and a very needed perspective in our day - a day in which very diverse views have emerged on this issue. Read more
Mar 24, 2010
A brief summary of chapter two of Clowney's book with comment. Join the discussion! Read more
Mar 22, 2010
Waldron on Continuationism, the New Perspective, and New Covenant Theology. Barcellos on Calvin on the Decalogue, Antinomianism, and Public Worship. Read more
Mar 22, 2010
Who infuses meaning into biblical texts? In one sense, readers do, as well as authors. However, the most important infuser of meaning into biblical texts is God, the divine author. The goal of interpretation must be to find out what God intended a text or texts to mean. Read more
Mar 19, 2010
Galatians 5:5-6, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, and Hebrews 11:7 also speak of righteousness in the context of the day of judgment. They do so, however, in a way a little different than Matthew 5:20. I have said that Matthew 5:20 is a reference to an imparted righteousness which consists in our good ... Read more
Mar 19, 2010
New Covenant Theology and Moral Law, Imputation, and Hermeneutics Read more
Mar 17, 2010
What is New Covenant Theology and how does it differ from the historic, Reformed view of the law of God? Read more
Mar 17, 2010
Ever wanted to read a treatment of biblical theology for everyone? This is it. Read more
Mar 16, 2010
Called to the Ministry? John Divito interacts with Clowney's book. Read more
Mar 16, 2010
In Matthew 5:20 Jesus at a pivotal point in His Sermon on the Mount utters the following serious warning: “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” One correspondent represents ... Read more
Mar 15, 2010
There is a third passage which I believe uses the verb, to justify, to refer to the justification of the believer and his faith by his works. This passage is Romans 2:13: "for it is not the hearers of the Law who are just before God, but the doers of the Law will be justified." ... Read more
Mar 15, 2010
Who infuses biblical texts with meaning? God, the human author of Scripture, or us? Read more
Mar 14, 2010
Have you ever wondered if the Decalogue functions in more than one way in redemptive history? Here's what Owen, Calvin, Ursinus, Turretin, and Protestant Scholasticism taught. Read more
Mar 10, 2010
The second passage which uses the verb, to justify, in a way similar to Matthew 12:37, with a different connotation than it has in Romans 3 and 4, and a way which is quite relevant to the idea of a future justification in the day of judgment is James 2:21-26. 21 Was not Abraham our ... Read more
Mar 8, 2010
Matthew 12:33-37 33 "Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 "You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. 35 ... Read more
Mar 5, 2010
Lee Irons in his article Romans 2:13: Is Paul Coherent? argues that Romans 2:13 is a hypothetical or “empty set” assertion. Thus, when Paul says “the doers of the law” will be justified, he does not intend to tell us either that there will be a future ... Read more
Mar 4, 2010
Matthew 5:17 and the Perpetuity of the Decalogue under the New Covenant in Owen and Others Read more
Mar 2, 2010
What happens at the Lord's table? Many would answer something like, "We remember Christ's death together." So far, so good. But is that all? Pastor Alan Dunn answers the question. Read more